Podcast Category: By body part

DocJen & Dr. Dom present current perspectives on understandings surrounding tendonitis and tendonopathy. As they describe the anatomy of the patella tendon, they dive into potential risk factors for tendonitis, stages of tendonopathy, and stages of rehabilitation for tendon re-modelling, They provide insight on whether or not ice is beneficial, the importance of activity modification, and the most optimal progressions to progressively loading the patella tendon

DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with everything you need to know about corns. They explain what corns , how they develop, and how they differ from calluses. Then, they describe the differences between the 5 types of corns and how your footwear could be contorting majorly to the development of corn in your feet!

DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what Osgood Schlatter is and how it is a progressive injury, classified as an overuse injury. They address what the research and how physical  therapy can be upto 90% effective when addressing Osgood Schlatter. They hone in on how you can modulate actiivty, which exercises yuu coudl implement into your warm ups and cool downs that might me effective, and how progression to single leg dynamic work and explosive movement may be the journey to optimal rehabilitation!

We have Dr. Carrie on to debunk the common misconceptions around exercise & pregnancy. She lists her step-by-step approach to returning to running or lifting with pelvic floor health and the importance of instilling the confidence back into mothers! She dives into the psychological and biochemical manifestations of prolapse, providing insight into asymptomatic patients. Moreover, with an emphasis on education, Dr. Carrie speaks about how you can set yourself up for a successful pregnancy through scaling and modification techniques. Finally, she steers away from normalizing leaking and provides a 2-step approach to addressing your leaking issues!

Welcome to Episode 198 of The Optimal Body Podcast Stress Fracture in the Feet?! What To Do! Got stress fractures? DocJen  & Dr. Dom explain what stress fractures are in the foot and what may

DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breathing dysfunction, as well as sensory deficits. By explaining the non-genetical roots of the Dowager’s Hump, they provide empowerment to the idea that its musculoskeletal associations allow the hump to be reversed with movement every 30 minutes, posterior chain strengthening, front-body opening, and balance work!

DocJen & Dr. Dom explore the squat realm, redefining the “perfect” squat form. Providing insight on the functional benefits of squats and how the squat serves a purpose through daily life. They dive into high bar and low bar back squats, front squats, and safety bar squats, describing which squats are more quadricep or glute dominant, how the squats may challenge the body differently, and who each squat may be most beneficial for. Then, they debunk common misconceptions and provide explanations for the use of weightlifting belts and shoes!

DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with what Chondromalacia is, how it may occur, and what you can do to address it. Honing in on the idea that symptoms are not necessarily correlated with imaging, they explain the origins of pain in the context of chondromalacia, and how mobility, developing the inner core, strength, and balance outline the pillars of rehabilitating from Chondromalacia. Let’s explore how we can rid that knee pain!

Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what Sciatica ism potential causes and what you can do to begin to desensitize your nerve symptoms. They share three main focusses to approaching Sciatica, diving into simple lifestyle changes you can make in order to help you live your most optimal life!

Could it be Morton Neuroma? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what Morton’s Neuroma is and the different grades of nerve-related symptoms that could be explained. They describe a few potential causes of Neuroma, including types of footwear or trauma to the foot. Utilizing research, they explain how MRI images may not correlate or confirm symptoms, and how treatment typically surrounds changing footwear, building ankle and foot mobility and strength, promoting relaxation in the foot, and addressing sources of persistent inflammation. Finally, they explain foot exercises to try.